She was born in Lawrence County on March 21, 1935 to Connor Jon Sherrill and Mae (Adamson) Sherrill. Janis was a homemaker, she was a precious lady that will be missed by her children, family and friends.

Survivors include, two daughters, Kelly Benton, of Bedford and Karla Ramsey, of Bedford; one son Kevin Ramsey, of Mitchell

Janis was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother, two sons; Kim David Ramsey and Kirk Ramsey and one daughter Kristy D. Ramsey